Distance time graphs

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What does a distance-time graph represent?

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A distance-time graph represents the relationship between distance traveled and time taken, showing how speed varies over time.

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What does a horizontal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest, meaning it is not moving.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a distance-time graph represent?

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A straight diagonal line represents constant speed, where the object is moving at a steady pace.

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What does a curved line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A curved line indicates acceleration, meaning the object is speeding up or slowing down.

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What is speed?

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Speed is a measurement of how fast an object is moving, calculated as distance divided by time.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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What does a steep slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A steep slope indicates a high speed, meaning the object is covering a large distance in a short amount of time.

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What does a gentle slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A gentle slope indicates a low speed, meaning the object is covering a small distance over a longer period of time.

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What does a vertical line on a distance-time graph represent?

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A vertical line is not possible in a distance-time graph as it would imply infinite speed, which is not physically possible.

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How can you determine the speed of an object from a distance-time graph?

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The speed can be determined by calculating the slope of the line on the graph, which is the change in distance divided by the change in time.